DIAGNOSIS
Cyclic vomiting disorder can be hard to diagnose. There’s no particular test to confirm the finding, and vomiting is an indication of numerous conditions that must be ruled out first.
The doctor will begin by getting some information about your kid’s medical history and by doing a physical exam.
Your doctor may suggest:
Imaging studies, like endoscopy, ultrasound or a CT scan to check for blockages in the stomach or other stomach-related conditions
Motility tests to screen the progress of food through your stomach and to check for stomach abnormalities.
Laboratory tests to check for thyroid issues and other metabolic conditions
TREATMENT
There’s no solution for cyclic vomiting disorder, however many kids may never again have heaving episodes when they achieve adulthood. For those encountering cyclic heaving, treatment centers around controlling the signs and symptoms. Your doctor might recommend:
- Anti-nauseadrugs
- Pain-easing medicines
- Medications that suppressesstomach acid
- Antidepressants
- Anti-seizure drugs
Treatment is individualized depending on the seriousness and length of symptoms.